Title: Part-Time Instructor, Math

　　Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning

　　FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal

　　Location: Guilford County, North Carolina (Remote)

　　Spring Semester Dates: 

　　Pre-Semester Obligations: Instructor Orientation: 1/17, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom; Scholar Orientation: 2/3 in-person; Meet the Instructors: 2/7 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom Various Saturdays and Weekday evening obligations throughout the semester (2/17-5/11); please see details below for exact dates.

　　OVERVIEW 

　　SEO Scholars is a non-profit focused on improving educational outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our free eight-year academic program gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 100% college admissions rate and 90% college graduation rate. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education and mentorship programs. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence in which our students can achieve their full potential.

　　Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students.  Using our original curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Instructors teach Math for 9th or 10th grade Scholars.

　　SEO North Carolina is a bichronous program for Scholars, with occasional community days facilitated in person, but Instructor’s lessons are held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom. Scholars will engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning with the academic leadership and support of our Instructors. 

　　COURSES

　　Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson. 

　　The math courses offered at SEO include:

　　Numbers and Operations, Graphs and Relationships, and Algebra/Pattern and Structure Courses  Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry.Trigonometry, Precalculus, and SAT Math CoursesSkills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT. 

　　For Spring 2024, the following math courses will be offered: 

　　9th Math: Numbers and Operations 10th Math: Trigonometry PROGRAMMING DATES, TIMES, AND HOURS

　　Self-guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: New Instructional staff will complete Asynchronous Training that equates to 10 hours of work. This can be completed on your own time and will be completed prior to the start of programming. Instructor Orientations: Wednesday, January 17th, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom Scholar Orientation: 9th Grade Instructor presence is encouraged: Saturday, February 3rd (in person)Meet the Instructors: 9th Grade Instructors meet incoming SEO Scholars: Wednesday, February 7, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom

　　Instruction: February 17-May 18: Asynchronous Academic Support (hold office hours, meet with Student Advisor, and engage with Scholars’ work asynchronously) during some evenings the following 6 weeks: Feb 26 - Mar 1, Mar 11 - Mar 15, Apr 1 - Apr 5, Apr 15 - Apr 19, Apr 29 - May 3, and May 6 - May 10  Synchronous Online Instruction (Saturday Academy programming runs from  9:40 am-3:05 pm) the following 10 Saturdays: 02/17, 02/24, 03/02, 03/16, 03/23, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20, 05/04, 05/11 The Instructors’ weekly hours are made up of standard and flex expectations, varying based on the programming weeks. Weekly hours will range from 10-18  hours/week based on asynchronous or synchronous weeks of programming.

　　Standard Hours are when the instructor must be working synchronously with staff or students Saturday Academy, 9:40am-3:05pm (with 30 minute lunch break)  Asynchronous Week Office Hours: two evenings, two hours each  Flex Hours make up the additional “instructor work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, grading, entering gradebook data, writing Scholar feedback, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week.   

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Synchronous Teaching – Teach four math blocks on Saturdays via Zoom (9:40am-3:05pm); occasionally co-facilitate with an Associate Instructor. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. Hold Scholars to high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning. Zoom video-conferencing will be used to provide online, synchronous instruction in all classes.    Asynchronous Academic Support – Provide intentional academic support by hosting after-school office hours, engaging in online learning practices including discussion boards and other online learning tools, and building cycles of consistent feedback and accountability in the learning experience during asynchronous learning.  Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Zoom (video conferencing and chat),  Brightspace (Learning Management System),  Desmos, and GSuit applications.Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs.  Grading and Record-Keeping – Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS). Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community. Collaboration with SEO Staff and Other Instructors – Plan and work alongside an Associate Instructor to build optimal experiences for Scholar learning in co-teaching and/or single instruction models. Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. COMPETENCIES

　　Mission-Driven – Demonstrated dedication to closing the opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented students and young professionals Passionate about Education – A genuine love of working with high school students and a strong belief in rigorous education as a vehicle for societal change   Student-Centered – Alignment with an instructional philosophy that positions teachers as thinking coaches and facilitators of student learning Empathetic – Capacity to recognize and appreciate the lived experience of students while supporting them in reaching their highest potential  Growth-Oriented – Desire to grow and refine your teaching practice through instructional coaching and professional development opportunities  Organized & Flexible – Adept at processing and acting upon complex logistical information and demonstrates flexibility when needed Conscientious Communicator – Proactive, reliable, and consistent staff partner who articulates ideas clearly and effectively to both adults and students Online Course Technology Facilitator - Create an online learning environment that is conducive to student engagement and participation. This includes fostering a sense of community, promoting collaboration and discussion among students, and providing opportunities for active learning. QUALIFICATIONS

　　Required:

　　Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field Educator or youth-development work with high school-aged students Online Course Facilitation Experience Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level Mathematics Preferred: 

　　Secondary Education Degree and high school teaching experience Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies At least 2+ years of Online Learning (or e-learning) Instruction, other than Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) at the start of the Pandemic North Carolina resident with teaching experience in NC schools.  

　　COMPENSATION

　　Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate of $40/hr for 10-18 hrs/week.

　　THE HIRING PROCESS

　　Phase 1: Application review Phase 2: Phone Screening with Talent Acquisitions Phase 3: 1 Hour Interview & Demo Lesson with SEO’s Curriculum & Instruction team. You will receive an SEO synchronous online learning lesson plan using Desmos, an educational technology tool, for Math to prepare for a Demo Lesson held on Zoom. Phase 4: Update on Application and/or offer letter sent.   

　　FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

　　There are potential instructional opportunities for Summer Academy and the Fall Semester  Teaching certification is not required

　　COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

　　The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

　　EEOC Policy

　　At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

　　Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

　　If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.